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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8536.90

NCM 8536.90.20

Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 8536.90.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8536.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8536Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
8536.90Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
8536.90.20
Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

Official Brazilian text: Tomadas de contato deslizante em condutores aéreos

Tax breakdown for NCM 8536.90.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
IPIExcise tax
9.75%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.

Trade overview — HS 8536.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.1B of products under HS heading 8536.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$432.0M38.1%
2USA
$142.0M12.5%
3Germany
$135.5M11.9%
4Japan
$55.7M4.9%
5United Kingdom
$51.7M4.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8536.90 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETROAnatel

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Most products liberalized within 10 years. Telecom infrastructure equipment benefits significantly.

Other NCM codes under HS 8536.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8536.90.10Conectores para cabos planos constituídos por condutores paralelos isolados individualmente16%9.75%Calculate →
8536.90.30Soquetes para microestruturas eletrônicas16%6.5%Calculate →
8536.90.40Conectores para circuito impresso9%6.5%Calculate →
8536.90.50Terminais de conexão para condensadores, mesmo montados em suporte isolante0%9.75%Calculate →
8536.90.60Conector de corrente elétrica para acoplamento através da carcaça, do tipo utilizado em motocompressores herméticos de refrigeração0%9.75%Calculate →
8536.90.90Outros16%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8536.90.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8536.90.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (9.75%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, Anatel. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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